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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
3
Senator Kennedy opposed a provision that would give the FBI expanded power to prosecute riots across the nation. Critics argued it would criminalize crossing state lines with riot intent and raise prosecutorial burdens. Hart urged rejection, calling the measure very dangerous legislation as Long pushed to ban Molotov cocktail transport.
Long described an amendment aimed at those who make and distribute Molotov cocktails and other incendiaries to kill or burn. He warned that votes to protect manufacturers of such devices would anger the public. The measure would criminalize making and transporting incendiaries and teaching their use in riots. It also proposed a federal crime to obstruct firefighters and police during a riot. the proposal passed by voice vote.
Connecticut's two senators split on a Senate decision to table a civil rights amendment that would have made it a federal crime to incite riots affecting commerce. The 49 to 44 vote killed a move to reconsider the amendment. Abraham Ribicoff backed tabling, while Thomas J. Dodd opposed it.
A rear-van escape occurred when Ferrigno and Patterson kicked the door and fled on Park Avenue. It was unclear if the prisoners were handcuffed to others. Investigations continue as Police headquarters and radio patrols search the area.
Twenty one miners were trapped in the Cargill mine at Belle Isle after a mid night fire. Officials and families awaited word as rescue teams pumped water into the shaft to control the blaze. The mine, 120 miles northwest of New Orleans, is accessible only by boat or plane.
Negotiations between Bridgeport Rolling Mills and Local 376 United Auto Workers were postponed to Friday. The contract, expired January 15 and extended indefinitely, covers 130 production and maintenance workers at the Stratford plant.
GOP officials unveiled a budget proposal to save about $1 billion for cities in the District of Columbia and to cut U.S. troop presence in Europe by 200,000, saving roughly $2 billion. The plan also targets civilian space funding, public works, farm subsidies, and federal employment, drawing skeptical reactions from Democrats.
Goodell noted broad support for the general plan but warned the list of proposed cuts is subject to change amid several objections.
Tony Pastor, big band era leader, suffered an apparent stroke in Dayton while appearing at Amarino's Supper Club. He was rushed to Kettering Memorial hospital and reported in serious condition.
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